What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Navy Physician position at US Navy Reserve?
**Serve Your Country as a Part-Time Physician**
Navy commissioned physicians provide medical care to service members and their families, just like civilian doctors. They enjoy an accelerated career track and opportunities for humanitarian relief efforts worldwide.
As a Navy physician, you will:
- Earn excellent compensation in a thriving practice
- Experience manageable patient ratios for high-quality, one-on-one care
- Receive hands-on experience and Navy-funded advanced training
- Enjoy a flexible schedule that leaves more time for family and personal pursuits
You will lead the highly respected Navy healthcare team, providing medical care for Sailors, Marines, service members, their families, and humanity at large. You will handle everything a typical physician does, from diagnosing ailments to treating injuries and saving lives.
You can move beyond routine by:
- Working at top military medical facilities on shore, at sea, or in the field
- Collaborating with fellow military doctors and other healthcare officers
- Partnering with International Relief Teams and organizations
- Gaining management experience that will serve you well throughout your career
Serving part-time as a Reservist, your duties will be carried out during scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, physicians typically work near their homes, and during annual training, they may serve anywhere in the world.
The benefits of serving as a Navy physician include:
- Repayment of qualified education loans
- Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
- No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
- 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
- Full MWR Privileges
- Commissary and Exchange Privileges
- Space A Availability for Air Travel
- VA Home Loan
- Military discounts with your military-issued ID card
- Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
Job Requirements:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy
- Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
- Eligibility for board certification
- Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship
- Between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis)
- U.S. citizenship
Salary : $125,000 - $175,000
